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Eastern Oregon potato growers face rising costs as U.S. tariffs hit fertilizer, equipment, and exports. Industry leaders warn of lost markets to China and long-term risks if tariffs persist.

Romina Broda, CEO of Lamb Weston in Argentina, explains that the decision to build the most modern potato processing plant in Latin America from scratch in the Mar del Plata Industrial Park reflects the company’s commitment to innovation.

Global potato markets face a 'Potato Flood' as production outpaces demand, causing price crashes and farmer losses. Rising output from Europe, Asia, Egypt, Turkey, and new exporters China and India fuels oversupply, worsened by U.S. tariffs on EU fries.

Agriculture Ministry approves 4 new ICAR-CPRI potato varieties—Kufri Ratan, Kufri Tejas, Kufri Chipbharat-1 & 2—for nationwide cultivation, boosting yields, processing quality & farmer returns, strengthening India’s potato sector.

Developing countries like China and India are expanding potato processing, shifting from importers to exporters. Global frozen potato trade rose from USD 7.7B to USD 13.2B (2019–2024), with demand and per-capita consumption growing worldwide.

Princesa Amandine will be present at the 17th edition of Fruit Attraction, one of the leading international meeting points for the fruit and vegetable sector, which will bring together more than 120,000 professionals from 150 countries.

La campaña europea de patata 2025 arranca con mercados saturados, precios en mínimos históricos y una industria debilitada, lo que pone en riesgo la sostenibilidad del sector y exige priorizar calidad, cumplimiento de contratos y cooperación en toda la cadena.

Deze week is de aardappelcampagne 2025 van start gegaan. De komende maanden worden zes dagen per week aardappelen aangevoerd bij de fabrieken van Royal Avebe

The first container of locally grown potatoes produced by Lamb Weston will soon depart from the port of Mar del Plata bound for Brazil, marking a milestone for both the company and the region.

Seed potato areas in Western Europe reached 106,864 ha in 2025, up 9,297 ha (+9.53%) from 2024. Netherlands, France and Germany account for 80%. Growth is led by processing and export varieties, confirming their strategic role.

Potato Professionals in the United Kingdom gathered for the annual Potatoes in Practice (PiP)event, hosted by the National Potato Innovation Centre (NPIC), in partnership with SRUC and Agrii, at The James Hutton Institute’s Baldruddery Farm.

“Potato Agro” is building a plant in Cherkasy region to process 150–180K tons of potatoes yearly into fries and flour. The facility is under construction, with a flour line set to launch in early 2026, says director Olga Lonska.

Agricultor 'regaló' 50 toneladas de patatas. El caso expuso tensiones con la empresa McCain, y refleja el creciente malestar de los productores y la incertidumbre sobre el futuro agrícola.

French fries transformed Jitesh Patel’s fortunes. His Gujarat farming family once grew low-return cotton. Droughts in 2001–2002 worsened their hardship, pushing them to shift to potato farming, which opened the door to better income and stability.

Beirut Erbil Company received His Excellency, the Consul of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Erbil, Mr. Adriaan Jsselstein, at its headquarters. He was accompanied by Mrs. Eva Fijen, Second Secretary for Economic Affairs at the Dutch Embassy in Baghdad, along with members of the Dutch Consulate staff.

McCain Foods has launched a new brand identity and vibrant packaging in Ahmedabad, where its India journey began.

CPRI launched Kufri Chipbharat-1, a new potato variety for processing, marking a significant advancement in India's agricultural sector. The release, attended by key officials, supports India's position as the second-largest global potato producer.

Productores de Huánuco acordaron vender 2975 toneladas de papa variedad Capiro a Inka Crops, en un contrato que beneficiará a más de 900 familias y fortalecerá la integración de la agricultura familiar al mercado agroindustrial.